15 Bits Of Trivia About Weezer, Hugh Hefner, And Amish-Approved Computers
Ah, the wonders of the world! From Alexander Graham Bell’s failed attempt to save President Garfield to the Amish computer, the stories of our past are often as fascinating as the inventions of our present. But the journey of discovery does not end there! This list of fifteen facts is sure to surprise, amuse, and amaze you.
From Hugh Hefner’s morbid desire to be close to Marilyn Monroe in death, to the Ninth Legion’s mysterious disappearance in Britain, to Weezer’s opening act for Keanu Reeves’ bass-playing side gig, this list is sure to have something for everyone. We even have the story of how sauerkraut was rebranded as “liberty cabbage” during WWI.
So, if you’re looking for a fun and interesting way to spend an afternoon, look no further than this humble offering. This list, in fact, is sure to provide you with hours of entertainment and education. Read on and be amazed!
Weezer opened for Keanu Reeves’ bass-playing side gig.
Myers-Briggs: as accurate as reading bumps on your head.
Smelling bad can cost you in Yu-Gi-Oh! tournaments.
A journalist’s Latin skills were key when she broke the news of Benedict XVI’s resignation.
An entire Roman legion disappeared in Britain, leaving historians scratching their heads.
Hugh Hefner wanted to be close to Marilyn Monroe, even in death.
Alexander Graham Bell’s fancy invention couldn’t save President Garfield.
Furio from ‘The Sopranos’ struck gold with his art find.
HBO, Guercino
Fire on Earth? Check. Fire in the solar system? Not likely. Fire on other planets? Maybe.
Who knew a few miles could make such a difference?
U.S. med schools limited homegrown doctors for 25 years.
Continental tested their shoes in WWII using concentration camp prisoners.
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration/Wiki Commons
Church bells were thought to protect against lightning in the Middle Ages.
The Amish computer: spreadsheets, text, and accounting software only.
